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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Heroes' Day
Monday, August 14, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
12
Weekend
SUN
13
Weekend
MON
14
Holiday
3-day weekend (August 12 – August 14)
📣 Traveler notes
Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country featuring rich flora and fauna. Key attractions include the ancient stone cities of Great Zimbabwe and the dramatic Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River.
- New Year's Day (1 January)
- National Youth Day (21 February)
- Independence Day (18 April)
- Workers Day (1 May)
- Africa Day (25 May)
- Zimbabweans are generally hospitable; respecting elders and those in authority is customary. Basic greetings are common in smaller towns. While punctuality is valued, slight delays are acceptable. Avoid assuming things based on ethnicity and refrain from public political discussions. A polite handshake is sufficient for visitors.
About this holiday
Heroes' Day, observed on the second Monday of August in Zimbabwe, commemorates the nation's heroes and heroines who participated in the liberation war.